Having sold over one billion albums and songs worldwide, Presley is still recognised as the best-selling solo music artist of all time by Guinness World Records.
Graceland, an estate in Memphis once owned by Presley, was opened as a museum to the public in 1982. Attracting over half a million visitors annually, it became the second most-visited home in the United States, after the White House. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 2006. Each year in August Graceland hosts ‘Elvis Week’ to celebrate and remember Presley.
For fans who are unable to visit Memphis during Elvis Week 2022, Graceland offers the chance to enjoy all the shows virtually. Virtual Elvis Week 2022 – Live from Graceland, August 9-16, will allow viewers to celebrate the legacy of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll through an online experience with live concert events, conversations with special guests, and unique fan experiences. Highlights include a Gospel Concert, Ultimate ETA Contests, and Elvis in Concert on the big screen.
The King of Rock and Roll has received renewed interest since the recent release of director’s Baz Luhrmann’s biopic film Elvis. Starring relative newcomer Austin Butler as the King of Rock and Roll, and Tom Hanks as his controversial manager Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis portrays the performer, from his childhood to becoming a rock and movie star in the 1950s while maintaining a complex relationship with his manager.
